Heather Jasper Guide Liz Montesinos Pumayalle notes there are other treks besides the Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu that don't rely on porters (Credit: Heather Jasper) Porters also suffer ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses ...

Reaching Machu Picchu is an adventure in itself. Most travelers opt for the Inca Trail, a multi-day trek that follows ancient paths through breathtaking landscapes. For those seeking a less ...

How do you get to Machu Picchu? Machu Picchu can be reached a variety of ways, including hiking the Inca Trail with a tour company, by train or by bus. When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?

It's also a good place to recoup or get a massage after an Inca Trail hike, but otherwise, there's little reason to linger. Most visitors to Machu Picchu arrive by train, either from Cusco (via ...

With over 25,000 miles of Inca Main Road to explore, alternative routes to the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel ... appeal of Peru's 15th-century Inca Trail for adventure trekking, with ...

According to local guides, the first thing to remember is that there are other treks that lead to Machu Picchu. "The Inca Trail is not the only option," says Liz Montesinos Pumayalle, who has ...

It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but there’s a heap of things that can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu – and I should know. Five tips to getting that great shot at Machi Picchu.